How to react when someone has a stroke
When someone has a stroke, it’s crucial to act quickly – both as a bystander on the scene and as a medical professional. The Mediclinic Stroke Project has streamlined prioritized
“My heart attack saved me”
When Byron Nichles lined up at the start of the Cape Town Cycle Tour, he didn’t expect his race to end in emergency evacuation – or that his entire life
Understanding Triage [INFOGRAPHIC]
The triage system is a universally accepted and objective way to prioritise treatment in the Emergency Centre.
Burns: The do’s and don’ts [INFOGRAPHIC]
Do you know what to do and not do when someone gets burnt? This Burns Awareness Month get educated on how to treat, and when to seek medical help, for this all too common household emergency.
Emergency treatment for snake bite
A hobbyist snake handler in Limpopo credits the medical staff at Mediclinic Tzaneen with saving his life after a near-fatal snake bite.
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To prevent harmful bacteria being absorbed by mattresses we use protective under sheets made from polypropylene.
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Mediclinic trains more than a thousand nurses annually at training centres throughout Southern Africa.
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The only one in Africa and one of only 13 in the world, the P-I BrÅnemark Institute of Excellence at Mediclinic Morningside, specialises in facial reconstruction.
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Our expert breastfeeding advice is based on the principles of the United Nations Children’s Fund and the World Health Organisation.
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Trauma patients with a critically low temperature will often be wrapped in a space blanket to reduce heat loss.
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We install alcohol rub dispensers at our facilities to prevent the spread of pathogens.
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Our hospitals did the first minimally invasive transcatheter aortic valve implant procedure in Africa.
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The triage admission system in our emergency centres has been able to reduce mortality by up to 50%.
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A baby has a 70% better chance of surviving a motor vehicle accident if in a secure car seat and properly restrained.
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To ensure sterility, our surgical instruments are twice wrapped in sterile fabric.
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Don’t delay emergency care!
As we enter the fourth wave of the pandemic, Mediclinic hospitals and Emergency Centres remain equipped to deal with various complications – whether they’re COVID-19-related or not.
Do I need to see a doctor right away?
If your symptoms have progressed to the point where they are causing you real alarm, the answer is probably ‘yes’.
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To prevent harmful bacteria being absorbed by mattresses we use protective under sheets made from polypropylene.
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Our hospitals are designed to minimise ambient noise to promote sleeping and the healing process.
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We monitor the temperature of our neonatal units as newborn babies are extremely sensitive to temperature change.
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Our expert breastfeeding advice is based on the principles of the United Nations Children’s Fund and the World Health Organisation.
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Our corridors are 2.3m wide allowing two beds to pass one another without any interference.
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You get 20% of the water your body needs from eating fruit and vegetables.
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Immunisations save lives and help stop diseases from spreading.
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A baby weighing 390g survived thanks to the expertise of Mediclinic’s highly qualified paediatric staff and specialists.
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A baby has a 70% better chance of surviving a motor vehicle accident if in a secure car seat and properly restrained.
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We use the internationally recognised Oxford Vermont Network to keep our neonatal critical care units at the forefront of paediatric medicine.
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“I thought I’d never walk again”
A motorcycle accident left Elsje Potgieter with two broken legs and a fractured pelvis. Today, she’s able to walk again, thanks to the care of health practitioners and staff at Mediclinic in Bloemfontein. She shares her remarkable story with us.
Understanding more about burns [INFOGRAPHIC]
Here’s what you need to know about how to treat burns, and when you need to call ER24 for professional medical help from an experienced medic.
Excellent Emergency Care
Trauma is its own medical discipline, requiring specialist expertise – and Mediclinic is proud to offer a state-of-the-art, accredited Trauma Level 2 hospital of excellence.
Find holiday emergency help here [INFOGRAPHIC]
This handy graphic will help you find your nearest hospital at a glance.
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